Print Gallery - Venetian Balcony

An image taken from one of Ian Murphy’s many visits to Italy. In this etching the ornate street light casts a fascinating shadow across the facade of the building.
This decorative motif has been a constant stimulus in his sketchbook, exploring the relationship of shadow and surface texture. In this idea, the imbalanced composition allows the shadow to connect the top right corner to the fragile shutters.

Creating Great Sketchbooks

7 ideas I use in my sketchbook drawing when I am on location
I always stress the importance of my sketchbook to my creative practice - it is my constant companion whenever I travel, and it provides me the best solution to record the environment around me. I have always drawn in a sketchbook, its second nature to me, and it is one of the main things that students love to look through during my workshops.
The downloadable booklet will give you an insight into the creative strategies I use when I draw in my books and hopefully it will provide you with a substantial aid to share with your students.